Report Overview

The global acrylic acid market stood at a volume of around 6,790 KT in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2024 and 2032 to reach a volume of about 10,109.9 KT by 2032.

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Acrylic Acid Market

Acrylic acid (C3H4O2), also known as 2-propenoic acid, acrylsyre, and acroleic acid, is a colourless liquid which is corrosive in nature. It is the simplest unsaturated carboxylic acid that is obtained from propylene via carolein in a two-step gas-phase oxidation. It has an acrid odour with a boiling point of 141.0°C. The chemical polymerizes readily in the presence of oxygen and is miscible with water, ether, and alcohol. Some of the end products that contain acrylic acid are paints and coatings, polishes, adhesives, plastics, textiles, rug backings, and paper.

Global Supply/Demand Outlook

The global acrylic acid market stood at a volume of around 6,790 KT in 2023. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2024 and 2032 to reach a volume of about 10,109.9 KT by 2032. Based on derivate, acrylic esters dominate the market with an estimated 50% market share. The major share of acrylic acid produced globally is used in the manufacture of acrylic esters and resins, primarily used in coatings and adhesives production. Furthermore, the chemical is widely used to carry out polymerization, including polyacrylates production. Acrylic acid acts as a monomer in the production of polyacrylic and polymethacrylic acids, along with other acrylic polymers. Other significant uses of acrylic acid include detergent intermediates, oil treatment chemicals, water treatment chemicals, and water absorbent polyacrylic acid polymers, among others.

The global capacity of acrylic acid was about 9,700 KT in the year 2023. It is estimated to reach 11,000 KT by 2032. Asia Pacific holds the major share of acrylic acid capacities, representing around 60% of the global production capacity. The plant capacity utilization of acrylic acid stood at 70% in 2023.

Regional Market Analysis

In terms of demand, the Asia Pacific dominates the market, accounting for approximately 50% of the total market value. Within the Asia Pacific, China is the key market and holds the largest share, followed by Japan, India, South Korea, and Thailand.

Key Market Players

The top players in the acrylic acid market are BASF, Sinopec, Formosa, Taixing Sunke Chemcials, Zheijiang Satellite Acrylic, Shanghai Huayi Acrylic Acid Co, Yantai Wanhua, Jiangsu Sanmu, Nippon Shokubai, Mitsubishi, and LG Chemicals, among others.

In March 2023, BASF announced to begin work on a new acrylic acid complex at its Verbund site based in Zhanjiang, China. This world-scale production facility is scheduled to be operational by 2025 and it will be capable of producing around 400,000 metric tons of BA (butyl acrylate) and 100,000 metric tons of 2-EHA (2-ethylhexyl acrylate) annually. The production complex includes plants for glacial acrylic acid (GAA), BA, and 2-EHA, thus expanding the company’s position in China’s acrylics value chain. This will enable the company to meet the growing acrylics demand in China and the Asia Pacific.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

  • What are the high-growth opportunities and markets for acrylic acid by end use and region?
  • What are the major derivatives of acrylic acid by region?
  • Which segments and regions are projected to grow at a faster pace and why in the acrylic acid market?
  • What is the nameplate capacity of acrylic acid by region from 2018 to 2032?
  • How does the plant capacity utilisation of acrylic acid vary by region between 2018 and 2032?
  • Who are the major players in the acrylic acid market by capacity and region?
  • What major plant shutdowns and expansions have occurred in the acrylic acid market in the last year and the last quarter?
  • What major plant shutdowns and expansions are planned in the acrylic acid market over the next year and quarters?
  • How did export and import dynamics of acrylic acid vary by region in terms of value between 2018 and 2023?
  • How did export and import dynamics of acrylic acid vary by region in terms of volume between 2018 and 2023?
  • What impacts have shutdowns, force majeure events, and plant closures had on demand and pricing of acrylic acid?
  • What are the environmental considerations and regulatory impacts affecting the acrylic acid market?
  • What technological innovations are having an impact on the production and application of acrylic acid?
  • What are the key trends and innovations in the acrylic acid market?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities faced by acrylic acid manufacturers?
  • What are the potential risks and barriers to entry for new players in the acrylic acid market?
  • What strategic investments and expansions have major players made in the acrylic acid market?
  • How are geopolitical factors and international trade policies affecting the global acrylic acid market?
  • What are the price trends for acrylic acid, and how are they expected to change?
  • How does the supply chain of acrylic acid operate, and what are its key components?

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